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ritual

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɪtʃuəl/

Forms: rituals

ritual means: A ceremony in which people follow the same actions in a fixed order.

noun

FIXED CEREMONYB2

A ceremony in which people follow the same actions in a fixed order.

  • The wedding included a traditional ritual.
  • They performed the ritual before sunrise.
  • These ancient rituals are still part of village life.

Similar words: rite, ceremony

Common phrases: religious ritual, perform a ritual, ancient ritual, ritual of worship

adjective

CEREMONIALC1

Connected with a ceremony or actions done in the same way each time.

  • They performed a ritual dance.
  • Ritual washing takes place before the prayer.
  • The community gathered for the ritual lighting of a fire.

Similar words: ceremonial

Common phrases: ritual dance, ritual washing, ritual ceremony

Questions about ritual

What does ritual mean?

A ceremony in which people follow the same actions in a fixed order.

What is ritual in other languages?

Türkçe: ritüel · Español: ritual · Français: rituel · Deutsch: Ritual · Italiano: rituale · 日本語: 儀式

How do you pronounce ritual?

It is pronounced /ˈrɪtʃuəl/.

How do you use ritual in a sentence?

The wedding included a traditional ritual. They performed the ritual before sunrise.

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